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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 4 years prior to the WG-30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX220 HS scores versus the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Ricoh WG-30

 SX220 HS WG-30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon SX220 HS

 WG-30 SX220 HS 
IntroducedOctober 2014February 2011More recent by 44 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh WG-30

 SX220 HS WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS against the WG-30.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and WG-30.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon SX220 HSRicoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon SX220 HS Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-07 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $428